In the Netherlands, Marie Claire Magazine is currently holding a competition for the ‘Marie Claire Starters Award 2011’. The concept is for anyone that thinks they have a brilliant business idea and wants to start their own business to write to Marie Claire with their genius plan in the hopes of winning a €5000 package to get their business started! This interesting award was brought to my attention by a friend of mine because one of her friends has decided to enter. She shared their business plan with me and I was very impressed with their idea. A ring by woman, for woman!
"Soon possible to be purchased: amazing new fair trade rings from Holland. The company name is TAJ, which -in Dutch- stands for 'True To Yourself'. TAJ is for all those women who want to show the world that they are strong, independent and proud of themselves. And on top of their beautiful designs these rings will not only make you feel beautiful, but you will be helping a great cause too for these rings are imported from Africa where strong African women produce them. Support Africa, be true to yourself, TAJ!"
So how can they win this award? Well, first they need to get shortlisted to the Top 3 and one of the things Marie Claire will be looking at is how many views they will get on their YouTube pitch! See the video below:
Sorry that the video is in Dutch. Here is a translation:
'As a woman in there comes a point in your life where you might receive a symbolic ring, but unfortunately with a broken heart also comes an empty finger. In the Netherlands, more than 35,000 woman end up with an empty finger each year! That’s why we thought of this product, a ring that you don’t receive from someone else but it’s a gift to yourself. A symbol of power and being true to who you as a woman really are! The rings that we plan to import are fair trade and made by powerful woman in Africa. Every ring, like every woman, has it’s own story! With the purchase of a ring, a woman here will support a woman there! The idea is a ‘true to yourself’ ring. A TAJ woman shows the world that she knows who she is, is who is and will stay who she is. TAJ means POWER! With a TAJ ring every woman can crown themselves!’
What a FAB idea right? Marie Claire will decide by Thursday who will be in the Top 3 for the Starters Award 2011 and your help & support would be AMAZING. So if you like the idea, please click this link to view the video on YouTube to hopefully get them a spot in the Top 3!
I really do hope they win because I would definitely get myself a TAJ ring! Thanks lovelies :) xoxo
Monday, July 11
Saturday, July 9
My Fishy Pedicure
Hi my lovelies,
You may have heard about the phenomenon called fish pedicures that has very much been a hype over the last year? If not well, well the basics are this: you put your feet into a tank of little black fish and they eat the dead skin off your feet - yes, really - to give you baby-soft tootsies! After reading lots of reviews and hearing my friend’s stories about having their feet nibbled at, I was keen to give this a go myself.
So this week me and my girlfriend made our way down to Anesis in Clapham Common, which is a popular destination for fish pedicures and manicures in London. We were booked in for a 30 minute Piscean pedicure.
On arrival, our treatment began with someone washing your feel with a wet towel (apparently to remove any dirt and toxics on the skin that could harm the little fish that were about to eat me!). Then we were told to just place our feet in the tank of water which was filled with about 30-40 little fish. I have to admit I was a little nervous…..but in my feet went!
And wow did those fish love it or what? They immediately all stormed to my feet and within seconds my feet were covered by the fish. The feeling? My gosh, initially I was ‘squealing’ with giggles and laughter because I am very ticklish under my feet so the sensation of all these fish nibbling at your skin is very ticklish but after a few minutes you do get used to it and it becomes quite relaxing watching them do their magic. (For the fearful amongst you, it is not painful at all but there were a few slightly bigger, greedier fish that sucked harder than the smaller ones and you definitely knew when they were on you!)
The fish used for these Piscean pedicures are Garra Rufa fish. They are native to warm climates such as Turkey, Syria and Iran and have been used for softening and cleansing the skin of bathers for centuries. In their natural habitat they act as cleaners to bigger fish removing their dead scales. They release an enzyme called diathanol which also helps to alleviate your problem areas and leave your skin soft and youthful. Plus they must get a good feed, while your feet are exfoliated, making everyone a winner!
So after 30 minutes of having my feet nibbled at, feeling nice and relaxed, a lady at the salon dried my feet and that was it. The result? My feet did indeed feel noticeably softer, with the hardest skin feeling significantly less rough. Plus it’s a fun experience so definitely enjoyed myself!
Wahanda (a FAB online website that provides access to the best beauty & wellness treatments and therapists) is currently offering a great 2 for 1 deal at Anesis in London. Check it out here! Or click here to find your local salon (in UK/Europe) that provides Fish Pedicures!
Think you will let your feet be nibbled at? ;) xoxo
You may have heard about the phenomenon called fish pedicures that has very much been a hype over the last year? If not well, well the basics are this: you put your feet into a tank of little black fish and they eat the dead skin off your feet - yes, really - to give you baby-soft tootsies! After reading lots of reviews and hearing my friend’s stories about having their feet nibbled at, I was keen to give this a go myself.
So this week me and my girlfriend made our way down to Anesis in Clapham Common, which is a popular destination for fish pedicures and manicures in London. We were booked in for a 30 minute Piscean pedicure.
On arrival, our treatment began with someone washing your feel with a wet towel (apparently to remove any dirt and toxics on the skin that could harm the little fish that were about to eat me!). Then we were told to just place our feet in the tank of water which was filled with about 30-40 little fish. I have to admit I was a little nervous…..but in my feet went! And wow did those fish love it or what? They immediately all stormed to my feet and within seconds my feet were covered by the fish. The feeling? My gosh, initially I was ‘squealing’ with giggles and laughter because I am very ticklish under my feet so the sensation of all these fish nibbling at your skin is very ticklish but after a few minutes you do get used to it and it becomes quite relaxing watching them do their magic. (For the fearful amongst you, it is not painful at all but there were a few slightly bigger, greedier fish that sucked harder than the smaller ones and you definitely knew when they were on you!)
Here they are all nibbling away!!
The fish used for these Piscean pedicures are Garra Rufa fish. They are native to warm climates such as Turkey, Syria and Iran and have been used for softening and cleansing the skin of bathers for centuries. In their natural habitat they act as cleaners to bigger fish removing their dead scales. They release an enzyme called diathanol which also helps to alleviate your problem areas and leave your skin soft and youthful. Plus they must get a good feed, while your feet are exfoliated, making everyone a winner!
So after 30 minutes of having my feet nibbled at, feeling nice and relaxed, a lady at the salon dried my feet and that was it. The result? My feet did indeed feel noticeably softer, with the hardest skin feeling significantly less rough. Plus it’s a fun experience so definitely enjoyed myself!
Wahanda (a FAB online website that provides access to the best beauty & wellness treatments and therapists) is currently offering a great 2 for 1 deal at Anesis in London. Check it out here! Or click here to find your local salon (in UK/Europe) that provides Fish Pedicures!
Think you will let your feet be nibbled at? ;) xoxo
Friday, July 8
Put your friend on Cloud Nine!
Just wanted to share with you all this great competition Cloud Nine is currently running!
So if you fancy a trip to Cloud Nine, this is all you need to do to be in to win:
♥ Go to the Cloud Nine Facebook Fan Page
♥ Upload a picture of you and your friend to their wall
♥ Explain why you and your friend are deserving to be put on Cloud Nine
♥ Then get all of your friends to 'Like' your photo because the person with the most 'Likes' will win!
Now not only will the winners get seriously pampered, your friend will receive 'TheO - Gift of Volume' (worth £199.95) and for being such a great friend you can choose your favourite Cloud Nine Iron to have all to yourself!
The competition will run from 4 July until 31st July and the winner will be announced 1st August 2011.
So will you be entering your friend?? xoxo
Thursday, July 7
Summer Nails with Bourjois
Two weeks ago I was invited by the lovely ladies at Bourjois to come round to their Headquarters to check out all the new exciting products they will be bringing out this summer! Whilst sipping on my cool ‘Karl Lagerfield Diet Coke’ we were taken through the new collections and were able to get our nails done by the talented team from WAH Nails. They had some real funky Nail Art options on offer, but I ended up going for a classic French manicure (wah wah how boring I know haha)
My pretty french manicure and the Karl Lagerfield Diet Coke (such cute bottles!)
So what is new in the world of Nails at Bourjois? Lots!! So let’s get started…
Perfect for summer and right on trend with the whole high-fashion ‘colour blocking’ this season, Bourjois has added 7 bright and colourful shades to their ‘So Laque Ultra Shine’ Range. They have called the collection ‘Paris Show Time’! Forget sparkles and shimmer this summer and go for pure, smooth and radiant colours instead. Check out their new hit catwalk shades ranging from hot pinks, bright orange to fresh lime green!
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Shades from L-R
Bleu Model (turquoise blue), Rouge Fashionista (loud red), Lime Catwalk (cool lime green), Magenta Show (bright pink), Orange Creation (juicy orange), Violet Couture (hot violet) & Jaune trendy (warm yellow)
These beautiful nail shades are currently available at Superdrug and will be ready to buy nationwide from mid-July, retailing at £5.99/ €7.99.
The fun doesn’t stop there however: Bourjois have also launched a brand new line, 10 Days Nail Enamel, with 12 shades ranging from natural tones to classic reds and trendy bright colours!
The 10 Days Nail enamel contains a chip resistant pro-silicium formula and a precise angled touch-up brush for a flawless chip-free manicure (that should last up to 10 days ‘with touch up's thanks to its unique formula and brush’). Basically the long-lasting nail polish gives nails colour for up to 7 days, then the special angled brush can be used to smooth over any chips and refresh he varnish for an extra 3 days hold. This range is out now and retails at £5.99/ €7.99.
My pretty french manicure and the Karl Lagerfield Diet Coke (such cute bottles!)So what is new in the world of Nails at Bourjois? Lots!! So let’s get started…
Perfect for summer and right on trend with the whole high-fashion ‘colour blocking’ this season, Bourjois has added 7 bright and colourful shades to their ‘So Laque Ultra Shine’ Range. They have called the collection ‘Paris Show Time’! Forget sparkles and shimmer this summer and go for pure, smooth and radiant colours instead. Check out their new hit catwalk shades ranging from hot pinks, bright orange to fresh lime green!
Shades from L-R
Bleu Model (turquoise blue), Rouge Fashionista (loud red), Lime Catwalk (cool lime green), Magenta Show (bright pink), Orange Creation (juicy orange), Violet Couture (hot violet) & Jaune trendy (warm yellow)
These beautiful nail shades are currently available at Superdrug and will be ready to buy nationwide from mid-July, retailing at £5.99/ €7.99.
The fun doesn’t stop there however: Bourjois have also launched a brand new line, 10 Days Nail Enamel, with 12 shades ranging from natural tones to classic reds and trendy bright colours!
The 10 Days Nail enamel contains a chip resistant pro-silicium formula and a precise angled touch-up brush for a flawless chip-free manicure (that should last up to 10 days ‘with touch up's thanks to its unique formula and brush’). Basically the long-lasting nail polish gives nails colour for up to 7 days, then the special angled brush can be used to smooth over any chips and refresh he varnish for an extra 3 days hold. This range is out now and retails at £5.99/ €7.99.Check out two NOTD's from Bourjois new nail collections:
Left: 10 Day Nail in Deep Red (#21) Right: So Laque in Magenta Show (#43)
Lovely colour, so classic! A great hot pink! Loving this shade on my nails & toes :)
So have any of these new nail polishes caught your eye? I personally think Bourjois nail polishes are high quality and great value for money. Plus love it that they are constantly adding new shades to keep up with the trends :) Oh and for anyone that's always wanted the highly popular 'For Audrey' shade by China Glaze; Bleu Model from the So Laque Ultra Shine Range is a fantastic dupe! xoxo
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